accelerometer

Use in a sentence

ac·cel·er·om·e·ter

[ak-sel-uh-rom-i-ter]
noun
an instrument for measuring acceleration, as of aircraft or guided missiles.

Origin:
1900–05; acceler(ation) + -o- + -meter

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accelerometer (ækˌsɛləˈrɒmɪtə) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
n
an instrument for measuring acceleration, esp of an aircraft or rocket

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Example sentences
The accelerometer in many laptops is designed to detect movement of the device
  in order to prevent damage to it.
At present, the minuscule silicon flap plays an important role as an
  accelerometer in automobiles.
The gauntlet uses an accelerometer to respond to arm movements for the actual
  roll.
One accelerometer is located under the grip, preferably at a point between the
  two hands.
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